We announced it in our latest Newsletter, Congo Week started yesterday. Breaking the Silence Congo Week website explains the purpose of the event is to raise global consciousness about the situation in the Congo and advocate for peace, justice and human dignity in partnership with the Congolese people.
Congo Week 2013 is the sixth anniversary of Congo Week and will take place from Sunday, October 20 to Saturday, October 26, 2013.
Congo in Harlem is a week-long program of films and special events focused on the history, politics, and culture of the Democratic Republic Congo. The goal of the series is to deepen the global community’s understanding of DR Congo through art and dialogue.
Each year, we strive to present a diverse program that encourages audiences to think critically and challenge their own assumptions about Africa. But we also want people to have an enjoyable experience! Congo in Harlem is more than just movies and discussions — it’s an opportunity to discover Congolese food, music, and artwork, learn about Congo’s challenges, and get involved in efforts for change in the Congo.
Highlights from this year’s program include a spotlight on pioneering Congolese filmmaker Mweze Ngangura who will be in attendance, as well as a range of films from Congolese and international directors, live music and special guests…
We will update this page with events and news on Congo Week. We have been supporting the Congolese people for a long time, raising awareness on issues but also on positive actions in the country led by a strong civil society. We invite you to visit ‘En Route to Congo’ to learn more about the country, and to follow our Twitter List ‘En Route to Congo’. Also, don’t miss our online Discussion next Saturday!
News and Events
– Breaking the Silence – Congo Week
– Lumumba: death of a prophet & apocalypse Africa: made in America
– Friend of the Congo events
– Atma Foundation Launches Letters to Congo to Build Personal Connections
– Congo’s Kabila says to create national unity government
On Twitter
How can u help? Encourage ur network to be a part of Congo Week and spread the word via social media using the hash tag #CongoWeek2013
— BlackHistoryStudies (@BlkHistStudies) October 20, 2013
King Leopold II of Belgium reduced the population of the #Congo from 20 mil to 9 mil in 15 years. A genocide of 11 million during his rule.
— BlackHistoryStudies (@BlkHistStudies) October 22, 2013
Congo has the agricultural capacity to feed all of Africa. #CongoWeek pic.twitter.com/1EbM0GM8mB
— Design Revolution (@DesignRev_) October 23, 2013
Tembo Kash delivers for #CongoWeek in his usual irreverent way – featuring M7 of #Uganda & Kagame23 of Rwanda #Congo pic.twitter.com/iFRRxk5uD7
— Crisis In The Congo (@CongoCrisis) October 23, 2013
Video of visit the Natural Sciences Museum in Brussels where we located the Ishango Bone from the #Congo & more. http://t.co/VUx7bqU7v4
— BlackHistoryStudies (@BlkHistStudies) October 24, 2013
